Police are hunting a gang of three men after a terrifying fire bomb attack on a home.

Police say the occupants of a property on Castle Terrace, Winchburgh, saw two men throwing beer bottles at their front window. The bottles contained a ‘flammable liquid’ believed to be petrol.

Despite one of the bombs catching fire, there was no serious damage to the house and none of the occupants were injured.

A third man was seen running out of the street shortly after the incident.

The attack took place just before 8pm on Friday.

Detective Sergeant Grant Paterson, who is leading the investigation, said: “Both men were in their late teens or early 20s and both had dark-coloured hooded tops, with one also wearing dark bottoms.

“Although witnesses saw a flash as one of the bottles ignited, there was no damage caused to the property.

“We are also keen to speak to a third man seen running out of the street by a witness – and he is described as white, about 5ft 9 inches tall with a light-coloured goatee beard and wearing a red jacket.”

Anyone with information is being asked to call Police Scotland on 101.

They can also provide the information anonymously through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.